A UT Austin professor and an alumna have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for their contributions to aerospace and biomedical engineering.

Austin ISD Police warn against a scam where callers posing as district police ask for personal information claiming there are arrest warrants. The district stresses they never request such info by phone.

Matias Segura has been named the new superintendent of Austin ISD with a unanimous board vote, earning a $362,250 base salary, and facing financial and special education challenges.

Travis County opts out of a joint analysis on homelessness with Austin due to ethical concerns about the consultant, McKinsey & Company, planning their own review instead.

Alaska Airlines is canceling its direct Austin to San Jose service due to low demand, with the final flight on March 13. Other airlines still offer Bay Area to Austin flights despite this cut.

Austin Community College District hosts the Great Questions Community Seminars this spring, with readings like Baldwin's "Down at The Cross" on February 7, requiring prior registration.

Larue Wright, a 92-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, has been safely located after being reported missing. The Silver Alert issued for her has been cancelled.

Austin enjoys clear skies and a high of 69 degrees today with increased cloud cover expected later in the week, as per the National Weather Service. KXAN forecasts minimal rain chances for the weekend with steady warmth throughout the week.

A Tesla employee was arrested in Austin for allegedly threatening to kill President Biden and CEO Elon Musk. He was intercepted en route to Tesla's Gigafactory to contact Musk.

Gavin Roberts accepted a plea deal and admitted to murdering Justin Haden, avoiding a trial and receiving a 50-year prison sentence. A charge of tampering with a corpse was dismissed.

One person died and another was injured in a collision between a pickup and an 18-wheeler on SH 45 in Austin, with westbound lanes closed for investigation.

Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of the Chiefs QB, has been arrested for DWI, marking his third such offense, raising legal concerns ahead of his son's Super Bowl appearance.

Governor Greg Abbott and 13 other governors backed Texas's border security efforts, criticizing President Biden for a perceived lack of action on illegal immigration.